Want to Run for Office? Paperwork Due on Jan. 3

April 3 is still more than 120 days away, but it's already time to start thinking about the local elections that will happen that day. Any primaries for those elections will take place on Feb. 21. In order to get on the ballot for those elections, individuals must file with the proper authority by Jan. 3.

In most cases, candidates must gather a minimum number of signatures on their nomination papers. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, is the first day those papers can be circulated.

Hudson municipalities will have a variety of ballot items on the April 3 ballot, including a presidential primary preference, a possible school district referendum, school board candidates, county board candidates and a smattering of local board member candidates. Keep in mind, there's no guarantee that incumbents will run again, and in many cases incumbents have been redistricted out of their seats.

The following is a guide to help navigate you through the process of filing your candidacy.

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CITY OF HUDSON

In the City of Hudson, you'll need to file your paperwork with City Clerk Nancy Korson at . Deadline for filing is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.

Offices up for Election

• Mayor (two-year term, $12,000 per year) current incumbent Alan Burchill; 200-400 signatures required
• Alderperson, District 2 (two-year term, $3,600 per year) current incumbent Mary Yacoub; 20-40 signatures required
• Alderperson, District 3 (two-year term, $3,600 per year) current incumbent Lori Bernard; 20-40 signatures required
• Alderperson, District 4 (two-year term, $3,600 per year) current incumbent Lee Wyland (no longer in district); 20-40 signatures required
• Municipal Court Judge (four-year term, $18,732 per year) current incumbent Susan Gherty; 200-400 signatures required

Ballot Access Checklist (Nomination Papers)

• Campaign Registration Statement
• Nomination Paper of Nonpartisan Office
• Declaration of Candidacy

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TOWN OF HUDSON

Candidates for Town Supervisor seats must be nominated at the Town Caucus. If more than two individuals are nominated for the same position, a vote will be held at the caucus to reduce the number to two. The caucus will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Once nominated, candidates will have five days to file their paperwork with Hudson Town Clerk Vickie Shaw at .

Offices up for Election

• Town Supervisor (two-year term, $5,000 per year) current incumbent David Ostby
• Town Supervisor (two-year term, $5,000 per year) current incumbent Ken Kolbe

Ballot Access Checklist (Nomination by Caucus)

• Campaign Registration Statement
• Declaration of Candidacy

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VILLAGE OF NORTH HUDSON

In the Village of North Hudson, you'll need to file your paperwork with Village Clerk Becky Milbrandt at . Deadline for filing is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.

Offices up for Election

• Village Trustee (two-year term, $75 per board meeting / $50 per committee meeting) current incumbent Daryl Standafer; 20-100 signatures required
• Village Trustee (two-year term, $75 per board meeting / $50 per committee meeting) current incumbent Stan Wekkin; 20-100 signatures required 
• Village Trustee (two-year term, $75 per board meeting / $50 per committee meeting) current incumbent Jim Thomas; 20-100 signatures required 

Ballot Access Checklist (Nomination Papers)

• Campaign Registration Statement
• Nomination Paper of Nonpartisan Office
• Declaration of Candidacy

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HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

In the Hudson School District, you'll need to file your paperwork with School District Clerk Daniel Tjornehoj at the . Deadline for filing is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.

Offices up for Election

• Board of Education Member (two-year term, $100 per month and $50 per meeting) current incumbent Brian Bell 
• Board of Education Member (two-year term, $100 per month and $50 per meeting) current incumbent Tom Holland
• Board of Education Member (two-year term, $100 per month and $50 per meeting) current incumbent Barb Van Loenen

Ballot Access Checklist (Nomination Papers)

• Campaign Registration Statement
• Declaration of Candidacy

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ST. CROIX COUNTY

In St. Croix County, you'll need to file your paperwork with St. Croix County Clerk Cindy Campbell at the . Deadline for filing is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. 

Offices up for Election (Hudson)

Recent redistricting has altered district boundaries. View the district map and find out which incumbents are in which districts on the county website.

• District III Court of Appeals Judge (six-year term) office vacant
• Branch 3 Circuit Court Judge (six-year term) current incumbent Scott Needham
• District 3 (two-year term, $60 per meeting / no more than $90 per day); 20-100 signatures required
• District 4 (two-year term, $60 per meeting / no more than $90 per day); 20-100 signatures required
• District 5 (two-year term, $60 per meeting / no more than $90 per day); 20-100 signatures required
• District 6 (two-year term, $60 per meeting / no more than $90 per day); 20-100 signatures required
• District 7 (two-year term, $60 per meeting / no more than $90 per day); 20-100 signatures required
• District 8 (two-year term, $60 per meeting / no more than $90 per day); 20-100 signatures required 

Ballot Acces Checklist (Nomination Papers)

• Campaign Registration Statement
• Nomination Paper of Nonpartisan Office
• Declaration of Candidacy

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